Studio Apartment Rent in Yakima, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Yakima, Washington as of October 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,330 and +20% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Yakima
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Yakima
Compare Yakima's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | $790 |
| 2 | Port Angeles | $800 |
| 3 | Pullman | $800 |
| 4 | Chehalis | $870 |
| 5 | Sedro-Woolley | $893 |
| 6 | Ellensburg | $910 |
| 7 | Longview | $930 |
| 8 | Moses Lake | $940 |
| 9 | Cheney | $950 |
| 10 | Kelso | $950 |
| 11 | Shelton | $970 |
| 12 | Spokane | $974 |
| 13 | Wenatchee | $990 |
| 14 | Yakima (this page) | $1,027 |
| 15 | Spokane Valley | $1,036 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammamish | $3,255 |
| 2 | Snoqualmie | $3,060 |
| 3 | Issaquah | $2,815 |
| 4 | Mercer Island | $2,770 |
| 5 | Maple Valley | $2,610 |
| 6 | Woodinville | $2,540 |
| 7 | Bothell | $2,473 |
| 8 | North Bend | $2,310 |
| 9 | Mukilteo | $2,310 |
| 10 | Covington | $2,310 |
| 11 | Lake Stevens | $2,280 |
| 12 | Newcastle | $2,260 |
| 13 | Renton | $2,238 |
| 14 | Edmonds | $2,180 |
| 15 | Kenmore | $2,140 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Yakima.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Yakima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selah, WA | 13.2 mi | $1,190 | +$163 (+16%) |
| Ellensburg, WA | 26.3 mi | $910 | $-117 (-11%) |
| Wenatchee, WA | 55.8 mi | $990 | $-37 (-4%) |
| East Wenatchee, WA | 63.5 mi | $1,060 | +$33 (+3%) |
| Leavenworth, WA | 81 mi | $1,314 | +$287 (+28%) |
| West Richland, WA | 83.7 mi | $1,440 | +$413 (+40%) |
| The Dalles, OR | 87 mi | $1,270 | +$243 (+24%) |
| North Bend, WA | 88.9 mi | $2,310 | +$1,283 (+125%) |
| Richland, WA | 90.3 mi | $1,215 | +$188 (+18%) |
| Moses Lake, WA | 92.9 mi | $940 | $-87 (-8%) |
| Hood River, OR | 98.3 mi | $1,320 | +$293 (+29%) |
| Enumclaw, WA | 101.7 mi | $1,990 | +$963 (+94%) |
Studio rent in Yakima — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Yakima?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Yakima, Washington is $1,027 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,330.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Yakima?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,080 ($3,423/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.75/hour at a full-time job.
Is Yakima expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Yakima's studio median of $1,027 is +20% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 29th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Yakima rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Yakima ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Yakima?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Ellensburg ($910), Wenatchee ($990), Moses Lake ($940).